maieutic method

/meɪˌjudək ˌmɛθəd/
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Definitions of maieutic method
  1. noun
    a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students
    synonyms: Socratic method
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    pedagogics, pedagogy, teaching method
    the principles and methods of instruction
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